2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Citroen Dispatch MOT pass rate and common faults

4,469 MOT tests in 2024. 69.4% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time69.4%
Failed or needed repairs30.6%
Typical mileage at test84,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,469 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.6%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.6%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    158 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    142 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.3%
  7. Stop lamp: not working1.8%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics21.8%
  2. Brakes8.9%
  3. Body & chassis5.8%
  4. Suspension5.7%
  5. Tyres5.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.8%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2017 Citroen Dispatch?

In 2024, 69.4% of 2017 Citroen Dispatch cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,469 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Citroen Dispatch?

The most common failure reasons were registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Citroen Dispatch reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).